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SM10 ALE

2011 BMW 528

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests27 (25 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate92.6%

Mileage

81,965 mi
Last recorded81,965 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52862,909 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM10 ALE
MakeBMW
Model528
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

25 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 81,965 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2025 38,290 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2025 38,290 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 38,147 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 77,223 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 35,854 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 72,483 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 33,738 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 67,574 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 32,635 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 61,975 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 32,105 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 55,817 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 31,543 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 49,833 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 30,459 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 42,756 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 28,738 miles

rear tyres low tread

Pass 22 Mar 2018 34,414 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 32,654 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 27,299 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 26,749 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 26,391 miles

front tyres warn outer edges

Pass 28 Jan 2016 21,566 miles

Front grill has damage

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Jan 2016 21,566 miles

Front grill has damage

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 17,493 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 13,883 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 528?

Based on 168,696 MOT tests across 14,467 vehicles.

70.0%
Pass Rate
5,637
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
14,467
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11,782
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,791
parking brake recording little or no effort 6,746
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,749
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,592
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SM10 ALE is a 2011 BMW 528 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.6%.

Across all 2011 BMW 528 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 62,909 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 528 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 11,782 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SM10 ALE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 528 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 15 years old, this BMW 528 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SM10 ALE?

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What year was SM10 ALE registered?

SM10 ALE is a 2011 BMW 528, first registered on 28 November 2011.

Is SM10 ALE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM10 ALE shows 27 tests with a 92.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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